The Wine Profile

1 What is the most typical fruit flavour found in Grenache-based red wines?

A Green apple B Grapefruit C Blackcurrant D Ripe strawberry and raspberry

2 Grenache is often described as easy-drinking. What is the main reason for this?

A It has low acidity, making the wine flat and dull B It has high acidity, making the wine sharp and zippy C It has soft tannins that don't dry out your mouth D It has high tannins that give a firm, gripping feeling

3 What type of food pairs well with a classic Grenache-based red wine?

A Grilled lamb with Mediterranean herbs B Raw oysters C Sashimi D Light green salad with vinaigrette

4 Grenache is known for its color in the glass. What does it usually look like?

A Light to medium red, translucent and pale in the glass B Deep dark red, almost opaque and very dense in color C Golden yellow with pink hints, similar to a rosé wine D Purple-black with blue edges and a very intense, inky color

5 Why is Grenache often served slightly cooler than a heavier red like Cabernet Sauvignon?

A Its high alcohol becomes overwhelming if the wine is too warm B It needs cooling so the tannins soften in the glass C Fruit and spice need low temperature to develop D It's always served at the same temperature as Cabernet Sauvignon

6 How does a typical Grenache feel in the mouth compared to a light red like Pinot Noir?

A Grenache feels lighter and thinner than Pinot Noir B Grenache and Pinot Noir are equally full-bodied and heavy C Grenache is always very light and fresh in style D Grenache feels medium- to full-bodied with a warming weight